Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Derek Dang

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Ken Johnston

Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Harold Steves

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R11/15-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, July 25, 2011,

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, and

(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Wednesday, September 7, 2011,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R11/15-2

It was moved and seconded

That Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8773 (A Portion of McDonald Road south of Ferguson Road) be added to the Council Agenda under Bylaws for Adoption.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (Schedule 1) Robert Gonzalez, General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, provided background information on the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFC) Jet Fuel Pipeline Project proposal.  He noted that the Provincial and Federal Governments are responsible for making the final decision on whether the proposed project would proceed, and spoke about Richmond City Council’s opposition to the proposed project.

Mr. Gonzalez advised that the most recent correspondence related to the proposed project was a letter dated September 7, 2011 from the VAFFC to the BC Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO) stating the VAFFC’s intent to: (i) analyse the Highway 99 Jet Fuel Pipeline routing alternative; (ii) conduct a detailed analysis of spill response and planning; (iii) review the Port Metro Vancouver tanker risk study once completed; and (iv) conduct a “Project Options” analysis including upgrades to the existing jet fuel pipeline.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R11/15-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:42 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items:

Item No. 14 – Jet Fuel Pipeline Update

Scott Carswell, 14300 River Port Way, spoke in opposition to the proposed project, noting that he resided approximately 250 meters away from the marine terminal.  Mr. Carswell expressed concerns related to potential explosions, fire and vapours resulting from a jet fuel line disaster, and spoke about a fire at a tank farm in Miami which had a built-in fire suppression system that melted before it was deployed.  Mr. Carswell stated that he was concerned about depreciation of his property value, and then made reference to a recent study by Environment Canada, regarding the VAFFC proposal and the related toxicity and effect on the environment.  In conclusion, Mr. Carswell encouraged Council to support the Cherry Point option as he believed it was the safest. 

Item No. 14 – Jet Fuel Pipeline Update

Otto Langer, resident of Richmond, Biologist, and Co-Chair Vancouver Airport Pipeline Opposition for Richmond (VAPOR), stated that the proposed project was the wrong proposal at the wrong time and the wrong place.  With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Langer spoke about VAPOR and the VAFFC Proposal and the risks that fuel lines, tankers and storage facilities would pose to the Estuary as it is an earthquake prone zone.  He expressed his support for continued use of the existing pipeline and the Cherry Point option. 

Item No. 14 – Jet Fuel Pipeline Update

Judy Williams – Wreck Beach Preservation Society, Fraser River Coalition, and VAPOR, expressed her frustration and concerns about the possibility of a proposal to utilize the North Arm of the Fraser River for the proposed Jet Fuel Delivery Project, and stated that a similar proposal was rejected in 1988/89.  Ms. Williams noted that the North Arm of the Fraser River was just as fragile as the South Arm, and stated that she did not want to see any transport of jet fuel by tankers.  She also spoke about the hazards that the proposal may pose to English Bay, Wreck Beach and Sturgeon Banks, and stated that such toxicity cannot be allowed in the Estuary. 

Item No. 14 – Jet Fuel Pipeline Update

Barbara Huisman, Gainsborough Drive, member of VAPOR, stated that she was pleased about Council’s position on the proposed project, and spoke about how the City and VAPOR needed to work together.  She further stated that the main concerns are related to the potential of having tankers and tank farms in Richmond as per the proposed project.  Ms. Huisman also spoke about how easy it was to get people to sign the petitions opposing the proposed project.

Item No. 14 – Jet Fuel Pipeline Update

Carol Day – Seahurst Road, Chair, VAPOR, stated that she was thrilled that City Council was unanimous in its fight against the proposed project, and spoke about the August 17, 2011 study by Environment Canada on the VAFFC’s proposal, which was posted on the BCEAO website on September 9, 2011 (Schedule 2).  Ms. Day read the following quotes from the study: “the project would present new and unacceptable risk to the locally, nationally and internationally important fish and wildlife populations of the Fraser River Estuary, including migratory birds and species at risk”; and “Environment Canada advises that the ecological risks of the proposal remain too great”. 

Ms. Day requested Council to (i) make a motion to support an option for a pipeline to Cherry Point; (ii) meet with the Minister of Environment and request his leadership; and (iii) write to Air Canada and other airlines in the VAFFC consortium expressing Council’s views as well as other opposition to the VAFFC Jet Fuel Delivery Project Proposal.  Ms. Day concluded by stating that VAPOR was available to support City Council. 

Item No. 14 – Jet Fuel Pipeline Update

Janice Ruby, 14300 River Port Way, member of VAPOR, stated that the focus has been on the word “pipeline” which seems to ignite fear and enough emphasis had not been placed on the “tankers” or “tank farm”.  She expressed concerns about the fears related to the proposed project, and stated that the thought of living in close proximity to the proposed project has made her physically ill, affecting her quality of life.  Ms. Ruby stated that a timely resolution must be made on the matter, and expressed appreciation to City Council for its support in rejecting the proposal.

Item No. 14 – Jet Fuel Pipeline Update

Jim Ronback, VAPOR, spoke about the importance of a hazard footprint as it would provide a calculation of an area that would be impacted by elements such as extreme heat or shrapnel in the event of a disaster related to the proposed project.  Mr. Ronback noted that probable hazards and a worst case scenario have not been identified in relation to the proposed project.

Item No. 14 – Jet Fuel Pipeline Update, Item No. 9 – City of Richmond Comments on Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Management Plan - Implementation Matrix, and Item No. 10 – Council Term Goals Update

Michael Wolfe – 9371 Odlin Road, spoke in opposition to the VAFFC Jet Fuel Delivery Proposal, and made comments about how the City’s “Open Skies Agreement” with YVR may have added to the increased fuel requirements at YVR, and suggested that Council consider placing a cap on airport expansion.

When speaking to Item No. 9, Mr. Wolfe spoke about how the related report allows municipalities to consider taking actions rather than requiring municipalities to take actions, making it difficult for Metro Vancouver to take action.

Mr. Wolfe noted that Council Term Goal No. 3, Effective Growth Management for the City as identified in Item No. 7, was contrary to Council Term Goal No. 7, Demonstrate Leadership in and significant advancement of the City’s agenda for sustainability through the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy, stating that Richmond had become unstable and was destroying the environment.  He expressed his opinion that Richmond’s environment was becoming unliveable and people were losing the ability to afford to live here.

R11/15-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:53 p.m.).

CARRIED

R11/15-5

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 14, Jet Fuel Pipeline Update, be dealt with prior to the Consent Agenda.

CARRIED

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

14.

Jet Fuel Pipeline Update

(File Ref. No. 10-6600-06-01/2011-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3356830, 3357048)

R11/15-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the “Jet Fuel Pipeline Update” report dated September 7, 2011 from the General Manager of Engineering & Public Works, be received for information;

(2)

That the intent of the April 4, 2011 Council Resolution on the Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project Proposal (Resolution No. SP11/5-1) be clarified by stating that Richmond City Council is opposed to the transportation of jet fuel on any arm of the Fraser River;

(3)

That staff review and report by the end of October 2011 on:

(a)

the options for various pipelines, including Cherry Point, as well as the feasibility of increasing the flow of the Kinder Morgan Pipeline;

(b)

the recent study from the Federal Environmental Assessment Office, as well as any other information regarding potential risks;

(c)

the timing and viability of truck traffic to Cherry Point; and

(d)

potential fuel conservation measures at YVR;

(4)

That staff identify the airlines that are part of the VAFFC consortium and that letters be sent to those airlines under the Mayor’s signature  expressing Richmond City Council’s opposition to the proposal; and

(5)

That letters be sent to the local MPs, MLAs, the Federal and Provincial Ministers of the Environment, the Prime Minister, the Premier, the Provincial and Federal Opposition Leaders, the VAFFC, Delta Council, and Metro Vancouver to clarify Richmond City Council’s opposition to the proposal generally, and in opposition to the transportation of jet fuel on any arm of the Fraser River.

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R11/15-6 being called, staff were directed to provide an update regarding the implications for the City’s emergency response in case of a fire or other disaster involving the jet fuel line or the proposed fuel storage facility.  Staff were also directed to provide information related to Planning issues in connection to the proposed project.

The question on Resolution No. R11/15-6 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

CONSENT AGENDA

R11/15-7

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 13 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 6, 2011;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 6, 2011; and

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 7, 2011;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

AMENDMENTS TO THE 5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2011-2015) BYLAW NO. 8707

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8809) (REDMS No. 3315836, 3322986)

(1)

That the 5 Year Financial Plan (2011 – 2015) be amended to reflect the previously approved Council changes as per the attached report;

(2)

That the 5 Year Financial Plan (2011 – 2015) be amended to reflect the administrative changes as per the attached report; and

(3)

That the 5 Year Financial Plan (2011 – 2015) Bylaw No. 8707, Amendment Bylaw 8809, which would incorporate and put into effect the changes to the 2011 Capital and Operating Budgets (as summarized in Attachment 1), be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

SENTO ENTERPRISES LTD., DOING BUSINESS AS TAKE SENTO JAPANESE RESTAURANT, UNIT 2130 – 8391 ALEXANDRA ROAD

(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-047) (REDMS No. 3307968)

That the application by Sento Enterprises Ltd., doing business as Take Sento Japanese Restaurant, for an amendment to increase the hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor License No. 304341 from Monday to Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to Monday to Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council supports the amendment for an increase in liquor service, as the increase will not have a significant impact on the community;

(2)

Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (set out in section 53 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows:

(a)

The potential for additional noise and traffic in the area if the application is approved was considered;

(b)

The impact on the community if the application is approved was assessed through a community consultation process and considered;

(c)

The amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Food Primary Liquor License should not change the establishment so that it is operated in a manner that is contrary to its primary purpose as there has been no history of non-compliance with this operation;

(3)

As the operation of a licensed establishment may affect nearby residents the City gathered the views of the residents as follows:

(a)

Property owners and businesses within a 50 metre radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application and provided instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted;

(b)

Signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper.  This signage and notice provided information on the application and instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted;

(4)

Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents are as follows:

(a)

That based on the number of letters sent and the lack of response received from all public notifications, Council considers that the amendment is acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

City of Richmond Comments On Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Management Plan – Implementation Matrix

(File Ref. No.:  10-6175-02-01, XR: 01-0157-01) (REDMS No. 3339325)

That Attachment 1 to the staff report from the Interim Director of Sustainability and District Energy be endorsed and forwarded to Metro Vancouver as comments on the Metro Vancouver Draft Integrated Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Management Plan - Implementation Matrix.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Council Term Goals Update

(File Ref. No. 01-0105-07-01) (REDMS No. 2906255)

(1)

That staff be directed to continue utilizing the 2008-2011 Term Goals to guide City work programs, until the close of this term of Council; and

(2)

That staff continue apprising Council of any further accomplishments related to the 2008‑2011 Term Goals.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

APPLICATION BY ABBARCH ARCHITECTURE INC. TO AMEND THE GENERALIZED LAND USE MAP AND THE LAND USE MAP TO THE EAST CAMBIE AREA PLAN OF THE RICHMOND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN PLAN TO DESIGNATE PREVIOUSLY UNDESIGNATED PORTIONS OF THEIR SITE TO “COMMERCIAL” AND TO REZONE 10600, 10700 CAMBIE ROAD AND PARCEL C (PID 026-669-404) FROM AUTO ORIENTED COMMERCIAL (CA), GAS & SERVICE STATIONS (CG1) & INDUSTRIAL RETAIL (IR1) TO AUTO ORIENTED COMMERCIAL(CA)  

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8807/8808, RZ 11-561611) (REDMS No. 3243437, 3308841)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8807 to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 to facilitate the use of the subject properties for Auto Oriented Commercial as follows:

(a)

Schedule 1, Attachment 1 (Generalized Land Use Map), redesignate 10600, 10700 Cambie Road and Parcel C (PID 026-669-404) from "undesignated highway" to "Commercial"; and

(b)

Schedule 2.11B (East Cambie Area Plan), repeal the existing Land Use Map and replace it with “Schedule A attached to and forming part of Bylaw 8807” to redesignate 10600, 10700 Cambie Road and Parcel C (PID 026-669-404) to "Commercial";

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8807, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8807, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8808, for the rezoning of 10600, 10700 Cambie Road and Parcel C (PID 026-669-404) from "Auto Oriented Commercial (CA), Gas & Service Stations (CG1) & Industrial Retail (IR1)" to "Auto Oriented Commercial (CA)", be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

APPLICATION BY NAVJEVEN GREWAL FOR REZONING AT 3680/3700 BLUNDELL ROAD FROM TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS (RD1) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8795, RZ 11-577573) (REDMS No. 3253428, 2458296, 3254093)

That Bylaw No. 8795, for the rezoning of 3680/3700 Blundell Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

APPLICATION BY GURJIT BAPLA FOR REZONING AT 9640/9660 SEACOTE ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8796, RZ 11-572975) (REDMS No. 3253912, 3254217)

That Bylaw No. 8796, for the rezoning of 9640/9660 Seacote Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

14.

Jet Fuel Pipeline Update

(File Ref. No. 10-6600-06-01/2011-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3356830, 3357048)

See pages 6 and 7 for action taken on this matter.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R11/15-8

15.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (9:31 p.m.).

CARRIED

With the aid of a PowerPoint Presentation, Geoff Dean, 15734 McBeth Road, Surrey, spoke about the importance of the post-secondary education system, and the benefits of higher literacy and education.  He explained how the South Fraser region was at a huge disadvantage with regard to access to post-secondary education, and spoke about how Kwantlen Polytechnic University is funded to provide only about half the level of access to post-secondary education that the residents of the rest of the province enjoy.

R11/15-9

16.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:47 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R11/15-10

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8590

(10240 & 10260 Ruskin Road & 8371 Ryan Road, RZ 08-403161)

Richmond Zoning No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8740

(8211/8231 Lundy Road, RZ 10-555818)

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw No. 8773

(A portion of McDonald Road south of Ferguson Road)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R11/15-11

17.

It was moved and seconded

Memo from the Director of Development, and correspondence from the Director of Corporate Engineering and IT, Layfield Group Limited, regarding Layfield Plastics Expansion - Response to Noise Concerns.

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on, July 27, 2011 and, August 24, 2011, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on August 24, 2011, July 27, 2011 and February 16, 2011, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(a)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 11-581634) for the property at 11120 Silversmith Place; and

(b)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 10-542375) for the property at 8180 Ash Street;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R11/15-12

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:52 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, September 12, 2011.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)